Jeremy Osher (Jun 2006)
AGE: 34
PROFESSION: Attorney
BACKGROUND: I am a true Los Angeles native. I was born and raised here, and I never left. After logging about 7 years in a downtown high-rise, I now have the great fortune of practicing law 4 blocks from home and one staircase away from the ocean. No such thing as casual Fridays at the offices of Osher & Osher….EVERY day is casual.
I started working out with Sonki last year, although my commitment was pretty lackluster. That all changed in January of this year, when I almost had a heart attack and underwent surgery. After sitting on the sidelines for about a month, my doctor told me…actually, ordered me…to make some changes, which of course included eating better and exercising regularly. So I returned to Sonki’s class with a little extra incentive, to say the least.
After just one 5-week session with Sonki, I lost 18 pounds (although I think I put back about 3 this weekend in Ojai), cut my mile time down from over 7:00 minutes to 6:26 and have so much more energy and dedication to working out. I feel really lucky to have Sonki Fitness to help me with my fitness goals. Definitely a good group of kind and supportive people, with a leader who inspires without being abusive or overly aggressive.
How long have you been working out? Very sporadically throughout my life. A whole lot now.
What is your current exercise routine? Sonki Fitness three days a week, light running on the days in between.
What is your motivation to stay in shape? With the recent scare, I cannot afford not to stay in shape. I have a beautiful wife with whom I just celebrated our One-Year Anniversary–I want to be around for many more!
What is your greatest challenge to staying in shape? I used to think the greatest challenge was getting started. But now I find that the greater challenge is sticking with a program once I start. I have done a lot of starting and stopping over the years, which is really frustrating, particularly when I allow a lot of time to pass in between starts.
What is your key to success? Consistency is huge. So, too, is pushing myself to keep doing just one more [push-up/sit-up/crunch/etc….]. Oh, I stopped stuffing my face with food. Yeh, that helped a lot.
How long have you been doing Sonki Fitness Boot Camp? I think this is my fourth 5-week session but I did start and stop a couple times (see above answer regarding challenges to staying in shape).
What do you like about Sonki Fitness Boot Camp and how has it affected your life? Getting up at 6:00 a.m. is tough, but I truly enjoy the people in the morning class and it feels SO good to finish a solid workout before 8:00 a.m. I definitely feel healthier now that I am working out consistently, and I have a lot more energy throughout the day.
What advice would you give to others about fitness? A couple of things. First, do not take your health for granted. Second, when you are about to skip a class because you want to stay in bed, just remember how hard it is to start up again after taking the break. I hate that “first day back”….
Any other comments? When I grow up I want to be just like Sonki.